A Cased Named Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 By Orden-Herstellergemeinschaft Hold illustrating the Russian coat-of-arms backed

illustrating the Russian coat-of-arms backed by crossed cannons below

with two vertical rows of Japanese characters painted below in black

green residue evident around the base of the posts

stating the he had no previous military service

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A Cased Named Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 By Orden-Herstellergemeinschaft Hold illustrating the Russian coat-of-arms backedA cased Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 1918, also often reffered to as the Hindenburg Cross, accompanied by a red presentation case, an advertisement leaflet, as well as an award document. The cross is constructed of bronzed metal (magnetic); on loop for suspension; with its mint period original ribbon; maker marked O. 2 for Extrablatt Orden Herstellergemeinschaft, Pforzheim); measuring 38. 02 mm x 38. 28